Ward caucus nominating American city leaders in Alma
The Al main municipal party held a convention to renominate Mayor H McKinney for a second term and nominate candidates for clerk treasurer and justice seats. Delegates from four wards were named, with committees formed to organize and conduct the nominating process and a vote led to McKinney receiving broad support for another term.
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Tra H. McKinney
Clark
Justice of the
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A. Th
Republicanity
Jes Ho WeKineey
Alma
McKinney
Albert
Penk Wan
Vagralyanton
Homie
Vo Dunhan
Sue Rotary & Motion
Faller
Busine
L. McConkey
W. Pare Hieneve Blivete
J. W. Blakely
Charles G Rhodes
Chives P. Brows
G. Weight
Therm
Credentisl
Varius
Jones A. Greene
Joseph Sartor
J. Fuller
James Campbell
Montigel
GV. Wright
W. Parsons
A. J. Archer
F. L. McConkey
Fred Rowland
CP Knight
Dr. Stickney
Leet Adams
J. W. Adams
F. W. Goodes
J. P. Losey
A. A. Patterson
Third Ward
Charlee F. Brown
Chartes O. Ward
John Chick
Albert P. Cook
Ray Madden
W. E B. Wilson
George Blixch
Ray Tomlin
Jenarise Plowman
E. E. Ewines
Justice of the Peace
Almain
Albert B. Sleeper
Pepert
Grandida
Otter
Adame
William Armsbury
Sme Adams
Amesbury
Amebury
Adimes
Smith Leads Alma College Basketball Team Captaincy Hope
Malcolm Smith of Alma is chosen captain for the 1917-18 Alma college basketball team. He received nearly unanimous support from seven voters, with Smith praised as one of the best all around athletes. The sophomore has played on every college team to date and is expected to lead the maroon and cream in the court.
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Malvelin Smith
Malcolm Smith
Alma
Alma Entroate
Churches of Christ Convenes in District Meeting
The Churches of Christ hold a district convention with a packed schedule including sermons by Frank Green and W P Murray, devotional services, mission school round tables, special music by Alma Choir, and Bible school sessions led by WT Green and others. The event features numerous shepherds and ministers from St Louis, Ann Arbor, Alma, and Covington, with offerings, round tables, and committee appointments announced.
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Larraries
Charles Hicks
Ferris Center
Geo. Gray
Louie AW
Mary Johnson
Ann Arbor
Miss Bella
St. Louis
Frank Green
Nott Vingeer
Forest Hill
Alma Choir
PB Little
Mt Plaasant
C.J. Tutt
Alma
Cee
W. P. Murray
Cov
WT. Green
Dihstaiet
Shepherd Or
Carl Alen
Sali
Moret
Shepherdfering Music
Stalter Hogs
Stheptert
Sormon
Thortne A. Bella
St Louis
Cloving Hemarks
Rinhe Feng
Sthequend
New Willard Battery Service Station Opens in Alma
Manna has opened a Willard Storage Battery service station at 267 Wert Superion ateeets shader, home of the Alma Storage Battery es oe Bration. Features include free inspection of batteries, tests for charging and starting systems, and fire-safe storage. J Hanna, manager, brings factory training from Detroit and seven years of electrical experience.
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Manna Hae
Wilmel
Wert
Alma
Bration
Alem
Batterie
J. Hanna
Willard Storage Battery Company
Detroit
Annual Meeting Details and 40 Percent Dividend Declared
The Republic Motor Track Company and related firms reported a major payout with a 40 percent dividend to stockholders. The meeting covered dividend declarations, director elections, and future plans, noting substantial stock returns and forthcoming 30 percent additional payout discussions. Directors named for the coming year include Jonathan Allen, PW Creaser, Henry Seale, Carl Washbury, and Albert P Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Motor Track Company
Stork Tx
Aline Picelle
Sima Hones
Albert PL Cour
Atome Home & Improvement Company
Jothan Allen
PW Creaser
Henry Seale
Carl Washbury
Albert P Cook
Gratiot County Considers Electing a Farm Commissioner
Gratiot County Supervisors voted to propose to voters the creation of a farm commissioner position with a $2000 salary elected for two years. The measure, if approved, would authorize an appropriation up to $2000 for office Expenses and set terms for possible abolition if the public mood shifts. The commissioner would assist farmers with experiments, recordkeeping, and advice, with services free to farmers as used. A March 28 postponement note for Mr Figg’s sale appears at the end.
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Gratiot County
Board of Sauperiors
Sipervente
Willy
Gratiot
Strangers attempt loan scheme in Alma draws caution
A man, acting as a stranger, tried to borrow money from Alma residents on Sunday evening. He offered security including a gun and a diamond as security while claiming to need funds for work at a factory.
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Jt Ie
Alma
Tay
Lewviie & Gu Os
de. Day
Aridersan
Alina
Captain Hobson to Visit Alma Friday
Capt A P Hobson praised as a Democrat foe of liquor traffic and a prepared‑fees advocate. Former Navy hero from Santiago, Hobson led early prohibition efforts and inspired a broad audience in Alma with his plain talk on national policy and reform.
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Captain Velchavent
Vga
Holean
Jlertxe
Sabine
Audicarngen
Pol Fedey
Jeabajeets A. Vey
Bove
Captan Richand Pier Hobie
Bryan
Tod
Bryant
Hotson
Campanion Congress
Hobson
Congress
Hubeayalee
Santiago
Alma
Michigan
Jackson hosts annual horse show and county meeting
A Jackson banquet drew about fifty attendees, with thirty horsemen present. Airety W. Muher of Geteoit was elected president, Fray and Cooke of Detroit chose as vice presidents. ME FL Stan of Northville named treasurer, John Wy Borrdman chosen representative from Jaekeweauery Any Arbor. Kay Hart won the Midland circuit nomination for circuit judge. Otto Hawley of Alma attended and was named a vice president.
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Neeeron Pottty
Michigin
Jackson
Annaal
Busta
Airety W. Muaher
Geteoit
Peesiluet
Fray & Cooke
Detroit
Otto Hawley
Alma
Brunner Nominated Mayor in Alma Political Convention
At Alma a Democratic city convention chose W A Brunner as mayoral nominee after five ballots. P W Creager J W Robman and George Gargett led early but withdrew. Brunner, absent, later accepted, replacing Ira H Inney, with Creager and Brunner facing election day.
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Helin
Edward Lake
Will Rogers
City Mags
P. W. Creager
J. W. Robman
George Gargett
W. A. Brunner
Brunner
A. Chick
Carl Gallerher
L. Johnson
J. J. Sullivans
Justice of the Power
Lethat
Ira H. Inney
Alma
PW. Creager
Democrats
Democratic Committee
Ypsilanti Normal Defeats Alma in Hard Fought Clash
Ypsilanti Normal defeated Alma in a rough game as the Teachers rallied in the second session. Rynearson and Keen Smith led the Ypsilanti attack, while Gallagher and Dunn tried to keep Alma competitive. Alma’s forwards faced constant pressure from the fast Ypsilanti guards, with Alma scoring mainly from foul shots.
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Pollu
Ali
Dane
Yyrst
Ul Durie
Cat Lebee
Rynwarsms
Dunn
Alta Guards
Alamu
Ypsilanti
Alma
Ypri
Smith
Gallagher
Maroon and Cream
Ypsilanu
Por
Alina
Smals
Rynearson Keen Smith Shadford
Powers
R. F
Gallagher Dunn
BR. Foote
Richards Lawler
Rynearson
Trunn
Lawler
Foote
Kouls
lKynearson
Ypailanti
Soseph
Ann Artie
Auction Sales Near Alma Prompt Local Farm Auctions
John Boyle will sell at public auction at his farm six miles north and half a mile west of Alma on Monday March 7 at 10 00, including cattle and farm implements. Fred Lewis will hold a second sale at his farm two miles east and one and a half miles from Alma near the Colburn coal house on Wednesday March 21 at 12 40, seventy head of cattle.
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John Boyl. Hever
John ‘Boyle
Alma
Helman
Fred Lewin
Fred Lewis
Hie Farm
Colburn Cop
Debating Mount Pleasant Teams Face Off Over Railroads
Alma High and Mt Pleasant High clash in a two venue debate on government ownership of railroads. The Alma negative faces Mt Pleasant here, while Alma affirmative visits Mt Pleasant to meet the opposing teams. The Alma team recently lost to Breckenridge in a close debate on the same topic.
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Alm High School
Mt. Pleasant High
Mt Plaasant
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
Breckenridge
Schultz
Omerend
Allen
Letter Held At Alma Post Office For The Prettiest Girl
A post office notice states a letter addressed to the prettiest girl in Alma Michigan is being held for pickup. Authorities await her arrival to claim the missive.
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Vende
Alma
Mich
Notice to Property Holders Violations Reported
Health Department reports many householders violate ordinance No 61 by throwing garbage in yards or mixing it with ashes Investigating and if evidence warrants arrest all violators will be prosecuted immediately Witching Hour Telehour
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Health Department
Prominent speakers slated for Alma Board of Trade event
Alma's Board of Trade invites farmers and residents to an evening program Friday March 2 featuring Rev Hoosier Iminguet and speakers including Frank A. Henry attorney Charles, Rev Alfred Wish, Mr Holmes, Mr Vandercook, Mr Colgrove and others. The event promises a banquet and speeches on cooperation and social preparedness aimed at regional development.
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Hoosier Iminguet
Alinygt Cmd
Lonigest
Ural
Gary
Maso
Frank A. Henry
Charlotty
Qinker
Weeland
Clavence Ex Helmer
Michizay School
Blinday
Alma
Rev. Wishart
Paul H. King
Vandercook
Howev
Abme
Alma Board of Trade
John 8
Knoertzer
Hirt €. Moore
Fanner
Notice to the Public on Eye Specialist Availability
Idlehour announces Dr. F Gardiner of Mt Pleasant will spend the second and fourth Mondays each month at the hospital for eye and refraction services. Readers needing his expertise are invited to consult him during those visits. Dr J N Brainerd endorses this arrangement.
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F.gardiner
Mt. Pleasant
N. Brainerd
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